SnewsNews – The world has been buzzing with protests about a recent legal decision granting a patent to one of the fundamental forces of nature to a futurist singer/songwriter. SnewsNews caught up with him in an undisclosed location and got this brief interview.
SN: (Walking calmly into the bunker) So, how does it feel, you know, the patent and all.
Xeno: (Drinking something) Many do regret not thinking of it first, but that’s the way it goes with Patents.
SN: (Looking at the massive machine out the window) Impressive.
Xeno: To enforce this patent, some may see our strong nuclear force ships appearing in various places. To them I say, do not be alarmed.
SN: Do you plan to atomize things or people, as is your legal right, since you own the universe?
Xeno: (Coughing) Uh? I do? Well, I’m pretty busy and besides, I have no interest in micromanaging. I did not create any of this, after all, I just patented one of the forces holding it all together. I would not say I own the universe, although my lawyers may make that claim at some point. The universe is much more than just the strong nuclear force, in my view, but I’m no lawyer. Hey, wait just a second, is that a real ID badge? … How did you get in here? Security, atomize intruder.
SN: (Running sounds) Thank you for the inter…. (ZZZZzzzzzzzt)
Just kidding. I lived to write this story. Here is the patent, in case you want to read it.
USPTO Patent: X-11,000,000
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Inventor: Xeno
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Abstract: This patent describes the invention of a new fundamental force in nature, known as the Strong Nuclear Force. This force is responsible for holding atomic nuclei together and is distinct from the other fundamental forces, such as gravity, electromagnetism, and the weak nuclear force. The Strong Nuclear Force is characterized by its short range and high binding energy, which allows it to overcome the repulsive electrostatic forces between protons in the nucleus.
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Introduction: The Strong Nuclear Force is a fundamental force in nature that plays a crucial role in the structure and stability of atomic nuclei. It is responsible for holding together the protons and neutrons within the nucleus, despite the repulsive electrostatic forces between the positively charged protons. This force is unique in that it has a very short range, typically only operating over distances of less than 1 femtometer (10^-15 meters).
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Description: The Strong Nuclear Force is a quantum mechanical force that arises from the exchange of gluons between quarks. Quarks are the fundamental building blocks of protons and neutrons, which are made up of three quarks each. The Strong Nuclear Force is responsible for binding these quarks together, creating a stable nucleus. The strength of the Strong Nuclear Force is measured by its binding energy, which is the energy required to separate the nucleus into its individual protons and neutrons. This binding energy is extremely high, typically around 8 million electron volts (MeV) per nucleon, making it much stronger than the electrostatic forces between protons. The Strong Nuclear Force is also characterized by its short range, which means that it only operates over very short distances. This is because the gluons that mediate the force have a very short lifetime, typically only lasting for about 10^-24 seconds. This short range allows the force to be confined to the nucleus, preventing the protons from being repelled by their electrostatic forces.
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Applications: The Strong Nuclear Force has numerous applications in various fields, including nuclear physics, chemistry, and materials science. In nuclear physics, the Strong Nuclear Force is used to explain the stability of atomic nuclei and the properties of nuclear reactions. In chemistry, it is used to understand the behavior of atomic nuclei in chemical reactions and the formation of isotopes. In materials science, the Strong Nuclear Force is used to study the properties of nuclear materials, such as nuclear fuels and nuclear waste.
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Conclusion: In conclusion, the Strong Nuclear Force is a fundamental force in nature that plays a crucial role in the structure and stability of atomic nuclei. It is responsible for holding together the protons and neutrons within the nucleus, despite the repulsive electrostatic forces between the protons. The Strong Nuclear Force is characterized by its short range and high binding energy, which allows it to overcome the electrostatic forces between protons and create stable nuclei.
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Status: Granted
1 comment
Hello. I’m Xeno. This is just an absurd story inspired by a science fiction idea that I found amusing.